New Superlative Hotels in Las Vegas – More Than 1,200 New Top Hotels in the Pipeline

Las Vegas, Nevada – 4 May 2016 – In the US, a new superlative hotel arises. Steve Wynn, the casino king of Las Vegas wants to expand its empire of resorts crucial now. In the glitter and gambling metropolis in the desert of Nevada, he plans a new hotel complex with no less than 1,000 rooms, nightclubs, trendy restaurants and a huge, man-made lagoon. This will even surpass ambitious hotel construction projects in Macao. Overall are currently more than 1,200 new top hotels and resorts in the pipeline in the United States. This data has been revealed by TOPHOTELPROJECTS, the specialized service provider in the exchange of cutting-edge information between clients and contractors in the international hotel industry.

Wynn Paradise Park – New Casino Resort project with Crystal Lagoon revealed

Wynn Paradise Park wants to score with an artificial beach resort in the desert city: White sand beach and a promenade are planned at the artificial lake. Guests will have the possibility to try water skiing, canoeing and paragliding. Every night a firework should be fired off from the artificial island. The complex will also feature a spacious conference center, which will attract international conferences. The start of construction for the new major project is still open.

Project partner is Crystal Lagoon, which have already established a number of artificial lakes worldwide. The new goal now is to create the largest water park in the United States. The current plan covers an area of approximately one hundred Olympic fitting pools. In addition an equally spacious Golf Course is carefully planned by professionals.

In Las Vegas six other top hotels are currently being built, including a stylish W Hotel with 298 rooms, a new casino resort by Genting Group with around 3,500 rooms and the iconic Lucky Dragon Hotel Casino with 201 rooms and suites.

HNA Tourism Group Acquires Carlson Hotels

Beijing & Minneapolis – 27 April 2016 – HNA Tourism Group Co., a division of HNA Group Co and Carlson Hospitality Group announced they have entered an agreement, for the acquisition of Carlson Hotels, which owns the Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM brands and the Club Carlson global hotel rewards program.

The combination of HNA Tourism Group and Carlson Hotels will have increased ability to accelerate growth through investments in areas such as digital, owned assets in major gateway cities, building of Radisson RED and other new brands.

“Carlson Hotels own a powerful set of global brands and this historic agreement provides tremendous opportunities for growth,” said David P. Berg, Carlson Hospitality Group chief executive officer. “We look forward to working within HNA Tourism Group, a greatly respected global enterprise, in what will be an exciting new chapter in the history of Carlson Hotels. As part of HNA Tourism Group, Carlson Hotels will have an opportunity to advance our commitment to providing guests with hospitality world-wide,” added Mr. Berg.

Handshake from Left to Right: BAI Haibo, Chairman and CEO, HNA Hospitality Group and David P. Berg, CEO, Carlson Hospitality GroupWitness Leaders from Left to Right: CHEN WENLI, Vice Chairman, HNA Group; WANG JIAN, Chairman, HNA GROUP*; Diana Nelson, Chair, Carlson; Cheng Feng, Chairman of Board Members*, HNA Group; TAN XIANGDONG, CEO, HNA Group; LI TIE, CEO, HNA Tourism Group*not visible

“Since my grandfather, Curt Carlson, founded our company in 1938, our family has run businesses that create opportunity for people and positive change in the world,” said Diana Nelson, Carlson Board chair. “Hospitality is in our hearts, which made this a difficult decision. We strongly believe that selling our hotel business to HNA Tourism Group, a company that fully recognizes its value and heritage, is the best way for us to position it for success and to be true to my grandfather’s legacy in the long term.”

“We have great respect for the Carlson family and a deep appreciation for its history and special culture,” said Bai Haibo, HNA Tourism Group’s Board Member and HNA Hospitality Group’s Chairman and CEO. “Carlson Hotels’ global success and strong, sustainable growth potential is a testament to their world-class brands, continuous innovation, excellent management, and unique employee-focused culture, all of which we will build upon as part of this combination to establish our presence in the U.S. market and expand our footprint in hospitality internationally. We look forward to working together with their management team, employees, franchisee partners, suppliers and customers to accelerate growth by investing substantially in the business.”

Under terms of the Agreement, which were unanimously approved by the Carlson Board of Directors, HNA Tourism Group will acquire all of Carlson Hotels, including its approximately 51.3 percent majority stake in Rezidor Hotel Group AB (publ) (“Rezidor”), Carlson Hotel’s master licensee based in Brussels, with hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Since the closing of the Transaction will result in an indirect change of control in Rezidor, HNA Tourism Group would, under Swedish takeover rules, be obliged to launch a mandatory public tender offer for the remaining approximately 48.7 percent of Rezidor, within four weeks after the closing of the Transaction if the ownership in Rezidor is not sold down below 30 percent. Hence, HNA Tourism Group may, during these four weeks following closing of the Transaction, decide whether to launch a mandatory public tender offer for the remaining shares in Rezidor or sell down its ownership in Rezidor below 30 percent. If HNA Tourism Group decides to launch a mandatory public tender offer, according to Swedish takeover rules and as per a ruling from the Swedish Securities Council (“SSC”)1, the minimum price in such mandatory tender offer would be the 20-trading day volume weighted average price (VWAP) immediately before the announcement of the signing of the Agreement to acquire Carlson Hotels dated April 27, 2016. HNA Tourism Group will give further information about such potential mandatory tender offer in due course, upon closing of the Transaction.

The Transaction is subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in the second half of (calendar) 2016.

From Manhattan to Munich: Aloft Hotels Opens 100th Hotel Worldwide – Momentum Continues for Fast Growing Aloft Brand, with Eight Additional Hotels Set to Open by End of 2015

Stamford, Connecticut – 29 September 2015 – Aloft Hotels, the innovative hotel brand for today’s hyper-connected global traveler, today announced the 100th hotel milestone worldwide, with the opening of Aloft College Station in Texas. Currently operating in 16 countries across the globe, Aloft has experienced incredible growth since it emerged onto the scene in 2008. With the recent openings of Aloft Manhattan Downtown – Financial District in New York City, Aloft Santa Clara (CA), Aloft Stuttgart and Aloft Munich in Germany, Aloft continues to expand in key global markets, with eight more hotels set to open by year’s end.

Aloft Hotel

“Aloft has been one of the fastest growing hotel brands , successfully opening 18 hotels in three countries within the first six months of launch, and now boasts Starwood’s second largest development pipeline,” said Brian McGuinness, Global Brand Leader, Specialty Select Brands for Starwood. “Aloft continues to be set apart from the competition, filling a white space we identified long ago in the marketplace: the need for an innovative and design-forward option for travelers on the road for either business or pleasure. When we think about development, we look for places where today’s – and tomorrow’s – travelers not only want to be, but need to be.”

Aloft hotels now operate in nearly every corner of the world, with properties in North America, Mexico, Belgium, Germany, UK, Turkey, UAE, India, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, and more. Development is booming. Aloft signed as many hotel deals in the first half of 2015 as in all of 2014, and is in its fifth consecutive year of market share gain. The brand will expand its portfolio in Greater China to 10 hotels by year’s end and will continue to penetrate new markets globally, with additional 2015 openings planned for Aloft Raleigh, Aloft Louisville Downtown, Aloft Taipei Zhongshan, Aloft Greenville Downtown, Aloft Raleigh – Durham Airport Brier Creek, Aloft El Segundo – Los Angeles Airport, and Aloft Dongguan Dynamic Town.

Launched in 2008 as Starwood’s tech-forward incubator brand, Aloft is designed with a futuristic lens. Built on an agile platform, the Aloft brand’s innovation team works to develop and pilot new technologies to enhance the guest experience and cater to the lifestyle and needs of today’s emerging traveler. In addition to milestone technological breakthroughs including the world’s first robotic butler, Botlr, as well as the introduction of Smart Check-In, which has now evolved into SPG Keyless— the hospitality industry’s first mobile, keyless entry system allowing guests to use their smart phone as a key— Aloft will soon pilot other innovations such as Virtual Reality, 3-D Food Printing and Smart Wake-Up, dreamt up from the brand’s Concept Rooms at its global Headquarters in Stamford, CT. Dynamic lifestyle programming is also in the brand’s DNA, as Aloft offers a buzzing social scene for the early adopter including its renowned global music series, Live At Aloft Hotels, offering guests and locals free access to the hottest emerging artists at every Aloft Hotel around the world.

TOPHOTELPROJECTS receives 2015 New York Excellence Award

Hamburg, Germany – June 9th, 2015 – TOPHOTELPROJECTS GmbH has been selected for the 2015 New York Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the US Commerce & Trade Research Institute (USCTRI).

Each year the USCTRI conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community. Small businesses of this caliber enhance the consumer driven stature that New York is renowned for.

TOPHOTELPROJECTS GmbH has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values. This recognition by USCTRI marks a significant achievement as an emerging leader within various competitors and is setting benchmarks that the industry should follow.

As part of the industry research and business surveys, various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the selected companies in each category. This research is part of an exhaustive process that encapsulates a year long immersion in the business climate of New York.
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First UFO Hotel in America to Land in California

Baker, California – 28 May 2015 – The first UFO Hotel in America is no longer just a fantasy. The $30 million project in Baker, Calif., which is being spearheaded by a charismatic visionary, Luis Ramallo, will feature 31 rooms on two floors designed within a full-scale alien spacecraft where guests can spend the night in alien-themed rooms and dine in an alien-themed restaurant.

“We are tremendously excited about developing the first authentic UFO Hotel in the world, not just in America,” Ramallo says. “There are tens of millions of Sci-Fi and UFO fans in the world who have been dreaming of a venue just like this. They will finally have it.”

The UFO Hotel, which is in pre-construction development, will have an alien-themed lobby, spa, nightclub and other attractions, such as Sci-Fi fanatics and guests getting married in alien costumes — on their favorite planet.

“It will be out of this world,” Ramallo says with a laugh. “When you enter the hotel, you will feel as if you’ve been transported to an actual spaceship.”

The first UFO Hotel in America is no longer just a fantasy — thanks to Luis Ramallo. (PRNewsFoto/UFO Hotel)

The $30 million project will feature 31 rooms on two floors designed within a full-scale alien spacecraft where guests can spend the night in alien-themed rooms and dine in an alien-themed restaurant. (PRNewsFoto/UFO Hotel)

Having already invested major funding into the project, Ramallo is seeking additional fundraising through investors and Kickstarter. He believes Sci-Fi fanatics globally will each kick in contributions to help fund what will be one the world’s most unique hotels and may rank among the biggest Kickstarter campaigns in history. The crowdfunding campaign provides backers with a wide choice of UFO Hotel exclusive contribution rewards from $1 to $10,000.

Room rates at the UFO Hotel will be competitively priced, beginning at around $300 a night – “an incredible bargain for a one-of-a-kind experience,” Ramallo says.

Alien-uniformed employees will use modern touch-screen technology to check guests in. Monitors will show scenes of activity from all around the spaceship.

As guests walk to their rooms, they will be able to twist various dials and hatch handles. If they turn the wrong one, a warning light and siren will flash, just like on an actual spaceship. There will also be unique photo-ops throughout the spacecraft with alien crew members re-charging themselves in pods.

Ramallo came to America 27 years ago from Argentina with $100 in his pocket. He soon created Alien Fresh Jerky near the infamous Area 51 in Nevada, where the intense secrecy of the U.S. Air Force base made the area a frequent subject of UFO folklore.

Ramallo later moved his business to Baker, Calif., where he kept the alien theme for the jerky business and soon came up with the idea for the UFO Hotel.

More than 750,000 people annually visit the Alien Fresh Jerky store, traveling along the Las Vegas-Los Angeles Interstate. Frequent visitors to the landmark store say they can’t wait to stay at the new UFO Hotel.

“It’s going to be one of the most unforgettable experiences ever,” says Carlo DiGregorio, who made his traditional stop at Alien Fresh Jerky on his return to Los Angeles from Las Vegas. His girlfriend, Jeanne Rodriguez, nodded her head in agreement. “I can’t wait,” she says.

Neither can the folks in Baker. The UFO Hotel will not only create as many as 100 new jobs in this withering desert town of approximately 650, but Ramallo expects the UFO Hotel to bring the city back to life.

“It’s going to breathe new life into this town,” says Jacob Overson, General Manager of the Baker Community Services. “It’s going to put Baker back on the map again. It will be a true tourist destination.”

Starwood Hotels Expands Presence in Canada with the Signing of Two New Westin Hotels in Alberta

The Westin Calgary Airport and The Westin Edmonton Gateway Are Slated to Open in 2017

Toronto, Canada – 13 May 2015 – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced the signings of two new build properties: The Westin Calgary Airport, owned by PAL Hospitality Ltd., and The Westin Edmonton Gateway, owned by Neelam Investments Ltd. With these new signings, Starwood will further strengthen its footprint across Canada, while significantly bolstering its upper-upscale presence in Alberta.

“We are very excited to continue growing our reach in Canada with this strategic expansion of the Westin brand in key Alberta markets,” said Alison Reid, Senior Vice President of North America Development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. “We highly value our relationships with owners and franchisees, and continue to see strong interest from partners looking to leverage Starwood’s powerful brands, network, global booking platforms and loyal customer base.”

With 250 guestrooms, The Westin Calgary Airport will be located directly on Calgary International Airport property. The five-story hotel will feature a Westin Club Lounge, 30,000 square feet of meeting space, restaurant and lounge. The Westin Edmonton Gateway will offer 225 guestrooms, as well as a Westin Club Lounge, full restaurant, contemporary bar and more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel will be located near The Anthony Henday Expressway, which encircles Edmonton, providing convenient access throughout the city and to downtown.

Both hotels will embrace the Westin brand positioning of For a better you™ by offering programs designed to inspire balance and enhance well-being, leaving guests feeling better than when they arrived. The properties will be fully equipped with the brand’s signature amenities, such as the world-renowned Westin Heavenly Bed, the Heavenly® Bath experience, and an ergonomic work area for optimal productivity.

“These hotels are a great example of how Starwood is working proactively to increase our portfolio throughout Canada with the right partners, the right properties and in the right places,” said Scott T. Duff, Sr. Director Development – Canada & Alaska. “Our solid portfolio of 67 hotels in the country across seven of our brands positions us well for continued growth across the country across all segments.”

Starwood Hotels is also pleased to welcome The Gupta Group / Easton’s Group of Hotels, to the Starwood family. The Gupta Group recently acquired The Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport Hotel, assuming the franchise licensing agreement for the hotel. The hotel is located adjacent to Toronto Pearson International Airport and just 25 minutes from downtown Toronto. With the purchase of the property, Easton’s Group, led by owner Steve Gupta will invest $9 Million in renovations to the hotel over the next year.

The momentum continues for Starwood Hotels in Canada, with opportunity for growth across all its brands, including the newly introduced Tribute Portfolio™. A robust pipeline of future openings is spurred by growth of Starwood’s Specialty Select brands. Boasting the largest portfolio among all of Starwood brands in Canada, Four Points by Sheraton will soon welcome new properties including Four Points by Sheraton Moncton, Four Points by Sheraton Surrey, Four Points by Sheraton Regina, Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton West, Four Points by Sheraton Sherwood Park, Four Points by Sheraton Grande Prairie, Four Points by Sheraton Lloydminster, Four Points by Sheraton Estevan and Four Points by Sheraton Saint John. After the recent opening of Element Vancouver Metrotown, momentum for Starwood’s trailblazing eco-wise Element brand continues in Canada with plans to open Element Calgary Airport and Element Edmonton West in the coming years.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Game-Changing Aloft Brand to Debut in West Palm Beach, Florida

Set to Open in 2018 Near the City’s Business District, Aloft West Palm Beach Will Cater to Next Generation Travelers with Modern Style and Live Music at WXYZ Bar

West Palm Beach, FL – 08 May 2015 – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced plans to debut its leading-edge Aloft brand in West Palm Beach, Florida. Set to open early in 2018, Aloft West Palm Beach will offer 140 spacious, loft-like rooms, an active social scene and innovative music programming. Owned and managed by a joint venture between Sunview Companies and HES Group, the new Aloft will be part of a sleek, mixed-use development in a prime downtown location.

“We are experiencing accelerating demand for Aloft in markets worldwide due to the brand’s resounding success with early adopters who appreciate its distinct design, buzzing social scene and innovative offerings,” said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President, Specialty Select Brands for Starwood. “Aloft continues to build global buzz as we approach the brand’s 100th hotel milestone.”

The seven-story Aloft hotel will anchor a new mixed-use occupancy complex on the northeast corner of Third Street and Rosemary Avenue, which will include ground-floor retail and an upscale restaurant. Hotel amenities will include an expanded 4,500 square-foot outdoor Splash pool, as well as a sundeck, Spa, large fitness center, and approximately 1,500 square feet of flexible meeting space. The signature W XYZ bar will be the perfect spot for guests to enjoy a refreshing cocktail and catch the latest up-and-coming music acts as part of the brand’s signature Live At Aloft Hotels music series.

“We look forward to the opening of Aloft West Palm Beach, which will provide a fresh, new option for visitors to the vibrant city and help meet the demand for high-caliber lodging generated by the business district and the West Palm Beach Convention Center,” said Albert Ovadia of Sunview Companies. “The new Aloft will also play an important role in the ongoing development of the city’s downtown.”

Aloft West Palm Beach will be in close proximity to the core downtown business district and the West Palm Beach Convention center, as well as the shops, dining and entertainment at City Place. Located within walking distance of numerous high-end boutiques, cafés and restaurants along the Clematis Street corridor, the hotel is less than a mile from the beach and just five miles from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).

“We continue to aggressively expand Aloft across North America, and the brand is gaining significant momentum in Florida where we will have eight Aloft hotels open in the state by year’s end,” said Allison Reid, Senior Vice President of North America Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. “The brand has generated a strong following among next generation travelers and continues to attract a growing number of owners and developers who are eager to introduce Aloft to new markets.”

“We are proud partners with Starwood Hotels on our third Aloft hotel in Florida. Our focus with the brand has been to develop Aloft hotels in prestigious and central locations. By focusing on downtown business districts we have been able to provide practical and aesthetic appeal to our clientele,” said Pedro Villar, CEO, Sunview Companies.

“Aloft is a great choice for this new mixed-use development and will appeal to both business and leisure travelers with its leading-edge design, innovative programming and lively social scene,” said Francisco Arocha, CEO, HES Group.

The Aloft brand’s innovative and exclusive initiatives set it apart. Aloft Hotels recently announced the launch of SPG Keyless—an evolution of Aloft’s Smart Check-in— the hospitality industry’s first mobile, keyless entry system allowing guests to use their smart phone as a key. The technology is available at select Aloft, Element and W Hotels worldwide. This forward-thinking initiative is part of the brand’s innovative DNA. Additionally, every Aloft Hotel around the world offers live, free access to local emerging artists as well as some of the hottest bands with Live at Aloft Hotels programming at the W XYZ bars.

Hilton Worldwide Signs Deal to Develop Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel in St. Kitts

Agreement Marks Hilton’s First Hotel on the Island

Miami – 07 May 2015 – During the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) in Miami last week, Hilton Worldwide announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Caribbean-based Sterling Developments to build an Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel on the island of St. Kitts & Nevis, making it the first Hilton property in the territory. The 226-suite hotel is currently under construction and plans to open its doors in Q1 2017.

Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Kitts will be located in Pelican Bay, which is an exclusive private cove nestled on seven acres of gently sloping land, cascading down to a private beach on the Caribbean side of the island.

“The signing of Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Kitts furthers Hilton Worldwide’s goal to serve any guest for any trip occasion anywhere in the world, and underscores the confidence we place in the Caribbean as a top tourism destination,” said Ted Middleton, senior vice president, development, Latin America, Hilton Worldwide.

Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Kitts will be located in Pelican Bay, which is an exclusive private cove nestled on seven acres of gently sloping land, cascading down to a private beach on the Caribbean side of the island. Once complete, the hotel will offer easy access to the area’s main roads and downtown attractions, and is only 10 minutes away from Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport.

“St. Kitts is one of the hidden gems of the Caribbean and the Embassy Suites by Hilton brand is a perfect fit for our beachfront development at Pelican Bay in St. Kitts,” said Charles Ross, Chairman, Sterling Developments (SKN) Ltd. “Adding a Hilton branded hotel to the island will bring a big boost to local tourism, and we look forward to Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Kitts becoming a destination of choice in the Caribbean.”

Miami based Trust Hospitality has been appointed as the property’s management company. “We are excited to partner with Hilton and Sterling Developments in the launching of this world-class hotel, and become part of the game-changing landscape in this incredible part of the world,” said Richard Millard, CEO & Chairman, Trust Hospitality. “We look forward to a long and successful partnership.”

This condo-hotel complex will be financed via the St. Kitts & Nevis Citizen by Investment program. It will include six towers, 3,847 square feet of meeting space, an infinity pool, a fitness center, spa, and kids’ club. The new hotel will offer the brand’s signature features such as an inviting atrium environment, where guests will have access to complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and evening Manager’s Reception* with complimentary appetizers and beverage. Restaurant facilities on the resort will include a three-meal restaurant, a specialty restaurant, and a pool and beach bar. It will also provide guests Embassy Suites by Hilton’s signature spacious suites equipped with a separate living area, private bedroom and wet bar fitted with a microwave, mini-fridge and coffee maker. All rooms will have direct views of the Caribbean.

“We look forward to introducing the Embassy brand to beautiful St. Kitts and Nevis,” said John Rogers, global head, Embassy Suites Hotels. “The prime location of this resort, coupled with Embassy’s full service offerings, ample space and guest-desired inclusive amenities will drive this hotel’s leisure travel appeal and strengthen the area’s accommodation options.”

Hilton Worldwide currently has 20 hotels open or in the pipeline throughout the Caribbean. For more information about Embassy Suites, please visit http://www.embassysuites.com and news.embassysuites.com.

Introducing the First Nobu Hotel in Mexico

Miami – 07 May 2015 – Nobu Hospitality announces Nobu Hotel Los Cabos in collaboration with RCD Resorts, the first-ever Nobu Hotel in Mexico. Scheduled to open in 2017, this upcoming resort will be situated on the shores of the famed vacation hotspot – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The 200-room property marks Nobu Hospitality’s ninth hotel, and is the second joint property between Nobu Hospitality and RCD Resorts following the announcement of the Nobu Hotel Eden Roc Miami Beach. Nobu Hospitality is a private company owned by Chef Nobu, Robert DeNiro and Meir Teper.

Nobu Hotel Los Cabos in Mexico

“We are exceptionally proud to extend our partnership with RCD Resorts, as they have demonstrated their vision and aptitude for leading innovation in world class resort developments. The Nobu Hotel Los Cabos will represent a new and differentiated luxury product, which will be unique for both Los Cabos and the wider resort community,” said Trevor Horwell, Chief Executive of Nobu Hospitality. “Los Cabos continues to be a destination of choice for the luxury traveler and this resort will embody our commitment to create a property that intertwines fun and luxury, and to offer guests from around the world a unique and exciting experience.”

Plans for the Nobu Hotel Los Cabos include luxurious accommodations and suites designed with the use of natural materials, and will feature a contemporary and elegant style with inspiration drawn from both Japan and the spectacular beach location. The signature Nobu Restaurant and Bar will be located on the beachfront of the Pacific Ocean delivering the famed Nobu experience framed with a remarkable view. The beach resort will also boast an array of facilities including event and meeting space, a luxurious spa, retail stores, a variety of unique dining and lounging experiences, and much more.

Monica Cuervo and Mark Yoshizaki of WATG—an award-winning architectural firm—are lead architects for the project and Severine Tatangelo of Studio PCH, the architectural designer of the Nobu Restaurant Malibu, is leading the design of the interiors including the Nobu Restaurant design.

“We are extremely pleased to continue our collaboration with Nobu Hospitality, and introduce the Nobu hotel experience to Mexico. Through this partnership, our aim for the Nobu Hotel is to redefine the beachfront experience and offerings for luxury resorts,” said Mr. Roberto Chapur Sr, Chairman of RCD Resorts. “Our contribution to the development of Los Cabos reflects our passion and long-standing commitment to see the destination continue to thrive as one of the greatest in the world.”

Designed to offer a world-class waterfront experience, Nobu Hotel Los Cabos will set a new standard for luxury resorts by incorporating the brand’s fun and lively aesthetic, and showcasing that perfect blend of luxury, craft and theater that is found throughout all Nobu Hotels and Restaurants.

Recently named one of luxury’s 25 Most Innovative Brands by Robb Report, Nobu Hospitality is ranked among an elite selection of global luxury hospitality brands. The natural growth of the Nobu luxury brand built on service, image and hospitality, offers the complete spectrum of hotel and restaurant management for unique projects around the world. With operations spanning five continents, the Nobu brand thrives in the world’s capitals as the destination lifestyle experience. The first Nobu Hotel opened in 2013 as a boutique hotel within Caesars Palace Las Vegas and was subsequently named one of the Hottest New Hotels by CNN Travel, Top North America Hotel Opening by Luxury Travel Advisor and subsequently Luxury Travel Advisor’s Award of Excellence. The first Nobu Hotel in Asia opened at City of Dreams Manila in December 2014 and will be followed by Nobu Hotels in Riyadh, Chicago, London Shoreditch, Eden Roc Miami Beach, Bahrain, Los Cabos amongst other global locations. Nobu is strategically focused on further expanding its global portfolio of Nobu Hotels through a solid development pipeline.

Genting Group Breaks Ground On Chinese-themed Resorts World Las Vegas – Investing $4 Billion

Resort to Create Thousands of Jobs and Billions of Dollars in Economic Activity While Growing Las Vegas’ Domestic and International Tourism Market

Las Vegas – 06 May 2015 – Nevada and Las Vegas will receive a major employment and economic boost as the Genting Group today joined with Governor Brian Sandoval and Clark County Commissioners to break ground on the Chinese themed Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) — the first Las Vegas Strip development in nearly a decade.

Digital Rendering of the $4 Billion Resorts World Las Vegas

China is one of the world’s most important trade partners, spreading not just goods but Chinese cuisine and culture to all corners of the world. Chinese outbound tourism topped 100 million for the first time in 2014, and Resorts World Las Vegas’ authentic Chinese theme will resonate with domestic and international tourists. With rich cultural attractions, varied cuisine and jaw-dropping entertainment from China’s many diverse regions and ethnic groups, Resorts World Las Vegas will provide an infinite variation of entertainment themes from the longest continuous civilization in the world. The Chinese theme will grow, deepen and broaden the Las Vegas tourism industry as a whole.

“After 50 years of developing integrated resorts all around the globe, we are thrilled to be breaking ground on the Las Vegas Strip in the great state of Nevada,” said KT Lim, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Genting Group. “Las Vegas is known for its world-renowned resorts, and the Genting Group looks forward to being a part of the city’s continued growth by creating a huge national and international draw with this Chinese themed world-class resort.”

This year marks the Genting Group’s 50th anniversary as a leader in the global travel and leisure industry with operations in seven countries. The company pioneered the concept of integrated resorts where numerous entertainment, shopping, dining, golf, accommodations options, and a world class casino experience, all serve to meet guests’ wide variety of wants and desires – at all price points and for all market segments. Genting properties globally host over 50 million visitors annually.

“With the beginning of construction of Resorts World Las Vegas, the Genting Group will be creating thousands of new jobs in our state and will generate billions of dollars in new economic activity that will benefit all Nevadans. Resorts World Las Vegas will truly help grow the Las Vegas market by attracting greater numbers of visitors, conventions and shows to our state. I am proud to welcome them as a bold new additional of the New Nevada economy,” said Governor Brian Sandoval of Nevada.

Over the course of the construction and during operation, RWLV will bring tens of thousands of jobs to Southern Nevada. It is estimated that construction will create more than 30,000 person-years of direct and indirect employment, defined as one person employed for one year. Once in operation, RWLV is predicted to sustain over 13,000 direct and indirect jobs. RWLV is projected to open its doors in mid 2018.

RWLV will include three hotels; multiple restaurants featuring a variety of authentic, regional Chinese cuisines; over 100,000 square feet of innovative gaming space; numerous retail offerings; and a top-tier nightlife venue. Additional details on amenities being offered at RWLV will be released throughout the construction process.

“Not since the 1950s has there been the amount of development that we are currently seeing on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, and Resorts World Las Vegas is positioned to be the centerpiece of this exciting growth,” said Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani. “The Genting Group is poised to create a truly special international destination. On behalf of Clark County, we wish them much success.”

“Planting the Resorts World brand squarely on the Las Vegas Strip can only create excitement for visitors, and it will energize the local economy with tens of thousands of construction and resort jobs,” said Clark County Commission Chair Steve Sisolak. “The Las Vegas Strip is once again being redefined.”

“The start of construction of Resorts World Las Vegas is great news for Las Vegas, the State of Nevada and its residents,” said U.S. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV). “The thousands of jobs that are being created could not come at a better time as our state is still in the process of recovering from the recent economic downturn. Resorts World Las Vegas will offer a captivating guest experience that is sure to help attract new visitors to Las Vegas.”

“Las Vegas is a global destination with more than 40 million visitors annually because of innovative projects just like Resorts World Las Vegas,” said U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV). “I’d like to thank the Genting Group for their commitment to growing the Las Vegas tourism industry as a whole with this very impressive project.”

“The Resorts World Las Vegas holds immense potential for Southern Nevada and its tourism industry. From attracting new foreign investments to creating good-paying jobs during the construction and operation of the resort, this exciting project will help revitalize the north end of the Las Vegas Strip and usher in economic benefits throughout the First District,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-1).